17-Mile Drive
The Lone Cypress seen from the 17-Mile Drive, California
The Lone Cypress seen from the 17-Mile Drive, California

17-Mile Drive Tours and Tickets

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California's 17-Mile Drive, said to be one of the world's most scenic, is an essential Central Coast experience. Looping around the Monterey Peninsula, the private toll road offers stellar views of Monterey Bay and passes attractions such as the Lone Cypress, Bird Rock, the Del Monte Forest, and the famous Pebble Beach Golf Links.

  • 17-Mile Drive, Monterey Peninsula, California

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Jayeeta_M, Nov 2023
Beautiful and much recommended! ❤️
It was an amazing trip! Monterey and Carmel are both little coastal towns with beautiful blue waters and cypress trees! The 17 mile drive was enjoyable with stunning views! Our guide Thomas was knowledgeable, polite & welcoming ! This team was punctual and we have enjoyed this beautiful trip! The bus was very comfortable and clean! Highly recommended!
Christoph_V, Nov 2023
Great ebike tour with family
Great ebike tour with a friendly and professional guide! We had a great time! We had nice ebikes which helped a lot to paddle against the wind. The guide was very nice and explained to us about the history and landscape of the 17 mile drive and the coast line around Carmel.
Renee_B, Nov 2023
AMAZING
Amazing The guide - great, .He was kind , patient , safety first but not too cautious. The scenery some of the best in the world . I highly recommend this E bike company
Ganapathi_N, Nov 2023
Creative Carmel
Overall the trip and the place experience was fantastic!. Weather was in favour of us so the shutter bug was active all time. Travelling through Grey line bus was sad experience. The bus isn’t clean and was stinking the toilet is sad, no phone charging points and overall an antique piece.
People Also Ask
Q:What time of day is best for the 17-Mile Drive?
A:There’s never a bad time to visit 17-Mile Drive but to best enjoy your trip, start after any fog has burned off, usually no later than 1pm. For romantic views of the Pacific Ocean and cypress groves, start the 3–4-hour drive in the late afternoon to finish around sunset.
Q:How long does it take to drive the 17-Mile Drive in Monterey?
A:You can rush through the 17-Mile Drive in 30 minutes or less, but you need more time to take pictures or check out some marked stops. To enjoy this marvelous stretch of the California coast, give yourself 2–3 hours or more if you want to stop for lunch.
Q:Can you go on a tour of the 17-Mile Drive in Monterey?
A:Yes. However, since the 17-Mile Drive is not a public park or parkway, tours are limited to private companies—these range from electric bike tours to self-guided audio tours and multi-day trips along the California Central Coast.
Q:Can you walk the 17-Mile Drive in Monterey?
A:Yes. You can walk (and bike) the 17-Mile Drive, but the road shoulder isn't always the safest. From Asilomar State Beach, travelers can take the Coastal Trail Beach running alongside the famous drive for short stretches. It's often a patchwork of golf course paths and loosely connected trails off the road.
Q:How many stops are there on the 17-Mile Drive?
A:According to the Pebble Beach Visitor Center map, the 17-Mile Drive has 17 marked points of interest. These range from golf courses and cypress tree groves to scenic viewpoints and coastal sea rocks. Nearly all of these have parking for drivers who want to stop and take a look.
Q:Is the 17-Mile Drive worth it?
A:Yes, the 17-Mile Drive is worth visiting. It runs through one of the most scenic parts of California, with unmatched views of the Pacific Ocean. It's also easy to explore in half a day or less and connects two California gems: Monterey and Carmel.